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I had labs done recently and it showed im low in both. It explains my chronic fatigue but I feel like I take a lot of different supplements and vitamins, so im a little shocked. Are there ones that people recommend? And can I take more than the daily recommend dose?

Anyone els e also have migraines? Do you feel like you pull more during one? Ive had one all day and my pulling is bad

I don't have bad skin, but it looks dull sometimes. How do people seem to get that glow? I use a lot of different skincare products, drink plenty of water, I don't drink or smoke, and I eat well. Is it makeup, or are there products that have genuinely helped you achieve this?

Anyone noticed that they don't want to eat big meals but just nosh on a bunch of random stuff instead? I still get my same cravings, but I look at menus and pictures of food and have no desire to have a big meal. It's not that my stomach gets upset or anything, I just don't have any desire. It's wild.

Went out of town last miniute to visit my parents 5 hours away. I grabbed all my meds except that one. Im kind of worried about sleeping without it. And i have to do the same drive back home tomorrow. So i need sleep.

I feel like im dealing with chronic fatigue. I hardly ever feel rested. I have an appointment coming up this month with a sleep specialist. Even sleeping 8 hours, I never feel rested. I know that losing weight is more about diet. But I actually like being active when I feel like i have the energy to do it. Plus, when I'm tired I feel like I overeat as well. Probably because im trying to get energy. Anyone else experiencing this or have overcome this?

Not sure if it's a Sagg thing, but do you often do a lot of things without even telling you partner? For example, I got tattooed a few days ago and just told him after the fact. I have so many tattoos already, so I didnt think it was even a big deal. He's a Leo. Sometimes I think he is taken back when I dont disclose things to him, but I think he's used to it at this point. I could see if it was more serious type of stuff, that it would be a problem. Is this selfish?

It's hard enough to make friends as you get older. Im 38. But when you have severe trich, I think it's even harder. I struggle to be vulnerable about it. I always wonder when is the best time to bring it up. I also wonder how much I really want to say. I dont want to trauma dump. I usually just tell people I have something that makes it hard for me to grow out my hair, and leave it at that. Basically I can't wear wigs in every situation. Especially, in the summer, so it's something I need to address. I told two women I've been talking to recently. They seem cool with it, but I think only time will tell how understanding they really are.

Anyone else have similar struggles ? Any success stories?

I got my ID renewed this year and I honestly wasn't expecting them to request a new picture. I just wasn't focused on that. Im wearing a wig and I feel like it looks super obvious and im really insecure about it. Anyone else have this problem?

If I dont stay up late feeling wired, its waking up too early and can't fall back asleep. Anyone feel like summer makes it worse?

I feel like i haven't found a good pair of jeans in years. I used to get Old Navy a lot growing up, but I feel like the quality has gone downhill. The material seems thick and uncomfortable. I am a short, curvy girl so I like something with some give. Ive been living in leggings because I've just about given up. If anyone has some good recommendations, please share. Thanks

Anyone one else seem to get migraines after taking Ativan? It helps me get back to sleep in the early mornings when I wake up but then I get nasty migraines later in the day. It seems to be a pattern. I try not to take it too much but ive been having horrible insomnia lately and it helps.

I've been on it for 2 months, and im still spotting all the time. Will this go away?

I got prescribed it to help manage my anxiety, but im kind of scared to try it. My blood pressure tends to run lower. So im afraid it will get too low? I'm not sure if it affects that or not. Does anyone take it? How do you like it?

I shave my head and keep it covered with a wrap most of the time. But we're going to a wedding this week. I bought two wigs they just look so thick, and they are uncomfortable. Especially duirng the hot summer months. I dont understand how people wear them all the time. I just want to share my frustrations 🫤

Over the last year, my anxiety has been really hard to manage. I don't sleep well some nights, and I've developed agoraphobia. I work from home, but my job has been stressful lately, and I feel burned out. The thought of me looking for a new job also gives me anxiety. I call out a lot, and I've taken 3 leaves of absence in the last 8 months to manage my stress. I take Lorezapam, but it's not something I want to really take all the time. I've tried multiple antidepressants but I dont like the side effects. Some make me feel worse. I try to work out, eat good, I quit caffeine, and I go to therapy. Im doing everything I should. I feel stuck and it sucks.

Does anyone feel like their scalp doesn't produce oil anymore? I'm not sure if pulling messed something up or if it's just part of aging. My hair also grows in so slow. I try to put products in it, but I also don't like the oily texture from products.

Im taking Slynd. Started a few weeks ago. I got my "normal " period without any issues. Now, about 10 days later I have a second period, and im having the worst cramps of my life. I told my doctor that I got my period again, and she said this could be normal while my body is getting used to it. It wasn't until after I spoke with her that I started getting horrible cramping. Im popping pain meds but only helping minimally. I feel like I can't even sleep. Anyone else experience this? Please tell me it gets better.

A small win for me today was I was able to go to an appointment 12 minutes away. Yes, I know that seems minor, but it was a big deal for me. I was having extreme anxiety up to the point of the appointment. I was definitely on edge driving, but I just pushed through it. I

felt much better on the way home, too.